COOKING WITH KIDS

If you have kids at home, you already have some sous chefs in the house. Kids love to create and cook. If you involve your family in the cooking, they will learn more about food, be more aware of what they are eating, and become nutritionally responsible. For those who have picky eaters, it has been proven that if kids help prepare a meal, they are more likely to eat it. By getting the entire family involved in family meals, everyone benefits. Not only do you increase quality time spent as a family, take away the stress of the person who feels pressured to put meals on the table after a busy day but you may even decrease the incidence of disease. In this DVD you will see some healthy recipes that families can prepare and enjoy together. COOK WITH YOUR KIDS • Make cooking a fun experience – turn an ordinary weeknight meal into a family party! • Cook with colorful fruits and vegetables • Prepare kid friendly dishes such as homemade parmesan chicken fingers with fresh dipping sauces & waffles • Have a pizza party • Make pasta from scratch • Ensure that your kids eat breakfast and know the value of eating breakfast. Parents, you are the gatekeepers, the captains of the ship, and the role models for your child’s eating habits. Your healthy attitude toward food will prevent a lifetime of eating disorders, diets that don’t work and the emotions that go with being overweight.